好心好報

By 鄧麗欣

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
落力為你好 得不到分數

It's good for you to lose points.

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lok6
lik6
wai6
nei5
hou3
dak1
fau2
dou3
fan6
sou3
你決定要跟他日後同步

You decide to go along with him later in the day.

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nei5
kyut3
ding6
jiu3
gan1
to1
mik6
hau6
tung4
fau6
他不懂愛惜你 我樂意操勞

He doesn't feel sorry for you, and I'm happy to work hard.

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to1
fau2
dung2
oi3
sik1
nei5
ngo5
ngok6
ji3
cou3
lou6
我決意愛他 祝我愉快吧

I'm determined to love him and wish him all the best.

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ngo5
kyut3
ji3
oi3
to1
zuk1
ngo5
jyu6
faai3
baa6
你最明白我痛極亦留下

You know, I'm still in pain.

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nei5
zeoi3
ming4
baak6
ngo5
tung3
gik6
jik6
lau4
haa6
傷得很重也不怕 我願意等他

He was hurt and scared, and I was willing to wait for him.

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soeng1
dak1
han2
zung6
jaa5
fau2
paa3
ngo5
jyun6
ji3
ting2
to1
還看着你

I'm looking at you.

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waan4
hon3
jyu3
nei5
他會感動嗎(看你在懸崖走路)

Would he be moved to see you walk the cliff?

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to1
wui6
gam2
dung6
maa5
hon3
nei5
zoi6
jyun4
ngaai4
zau2
lou6
他卻放下你(他已跑掉嗎)

He left you -- he ran away.

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to1
koek3
fong3
haa6
nei5
to1
ji5
paau4
zaau6
maa5
只照顧自己

Just take care of yourself.

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zi2
ziu3
gu3
zi6
gei2
我慣了愛他你怎樣做

I'm used to loving him like you do.

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ngo5
gwaan3
liu4
oi3
to1
nei5
fim2
joeng2
zou6
在懸崖還是我無退路

I didn't back down the cliff.

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zoi6
jyun4
ngaai4
waan4
si6
ngo5
mou4
teoi3
lou6
對你好 無人稀罕我好

I'm not rare for you.

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deoi3
nei5
hou3
mou4
jan4
hei1
hon2
ngo5
hou3
無人欣賞我好

No one appreciated me.

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mou4
jan4
jan1
soeng2
ngo5
hou3
原來你習慣他一套

You're used to it.

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jyun5
loi6
nei5
zap6
gwaan3
to1
jat1
tou3
從來沒有愛我 看得清楚 我知道

Never loved me, and I know it.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
jau6
oi3
ngo5
hon3
dak1
cing1
co2
ngo5
zi3
dou6
不必得到 不妨陪襯 但願為你好

You don't have to be, you can be with your mother, but I wish you well.

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fau2
bit1
dak1
dou3
fau2
fong4
pui4
can3
daan6
jyun6
wai6
nei5
hou3
他 從來都比你差

He's never been worse than you.

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to1
zung6
loi6
dou1
bei3
nei5
co1
仍然死心愛他 垂頭再度聽他欺詐

Still loving him, he was cheated on again.

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jing4
jin4
si2
sam1
oi3
to1
seoi4
tau4
zoi3
dou6
teng1
to1
hei1
zaa3
祈求他説 愛我 為何尚未等到

Praying that he would tell me why you didn't wait.

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kei4
kau4
to1
seoi3
oi3
ngo5
wai6
ho6
soeng6
mei6
ting2
dou3
可能 這秒時辰未到

Maybe it's not that late.

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ho2
toi4
ze5
miu5
si4
san4
mei6
dou3
最受罪也好 聽聽你哭訴

And the worst part is hearing your cry.

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zeoi3
sau6
zeoi6
jaa5
hou3
teng1
teng1
nei5
huk1
sou3
你説難過總比分手更好

You're saying that it's better than breaking up.

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nei5
seoi3
no4
gwo3
zung2
bei3
fan6
sau2
gang3
hou3
我説幾多的女主角 也受過煎熬

And the number of actresses I've been talking about has been criticized.

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ngo5
seoi3
gei2
do1
dik1
neoi6
zyu2
luk6
jaa5
sau6
gwo3
zin1
ngou4
情況壞到

Things got worse.

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cing4
fong3
waai6
dou3
他也許做到(你信任來年一日)

He might be able to do it -- trust you one day.

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to1
jaa5
heoi2
zou6
dou3
nei5
seon3
jam6
loi6
nin4
jat1
mik6
他答應做到(他也許做到)

He promised to do it -- and he probably will.

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to1
daap3
jing3
zou6
dou3
to1
jaa5
heoi2
zou6
dou3
統統都做到

The government does it.

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tung2
tung2
dou1
zou6
dou3
我也似你的無從勸告

I've never been a counselor, like you.

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ngo5
jaa5
ci5
nei5
dik1
mou4
zung6
hyun3
guk1
寧願犧牲都不願卻步

They're willing to sacrifice and they're not willing to give up.

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ning6
jyun6
hei1
sang1
dou1
fau2
jyun6
koek3
fau6
對你好 無人稀罕我好

I'm not rare for you.

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deoi3
nei5
hou3
mou4
jan4
hei1
hon2
ngo5
hou3
無人欣賞我好

No one appreciated me.

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mou4
jan4
jan1
soeng2
ngo5
hou3
原來你習慣他一套

You're used to it.

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jyun5
loi6
nei5
zap6
gwaan3
to1
jat1
tou3
從來沒有愛我 看得清楚 我知道

Never loved me, and I know it.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
jau6
oi3
ngo5
hon3
dak1
cing1
co2
ngo5
zi3
dou6
不必得到 不妨陪襯 但願為你好

You don't have to be, you can be with your mother, but I wish you well.

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fau2
bit1
dak1
dou3
fau2
fong4
pui4
can3
daan6
jyun6
wai6
nei5
hou3
他 從來都比你差

He's never been worse than you.

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to1
zung6
loi6
dou1
bei3
nei5
co1
仍然死心愛他 垂頭再度聽他欺詐

Still loving him, he was cheated on again.

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jing4
jin4
si2
sam1
oi3
to1
seoi4
tau4
zoi3
dou6
teng1
to1
hei1
zaa3
而明知你 愛我 我竟扮未知道

And knowing that you love me, I pretended not to know.

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nang4
ming4
zi3
nei5
oi3
ngo5
ngo5
ging2
fan5
mei6
zi3
dou6
好人 恕我未能做到

Good people, sorry I didn't get it.

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hou3
jan4
syu3
ngo5
mei6
toi4
zou6
dou3
你當我是知己 我看得到

You know, I can see that.

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nei5
dong3
ngo5
si6
zi3
gei2
ngo5
hon3
dak1
dou3
我當你是一生前途

I see you as the future of my life.

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ngo5
dong3
nei5
si6
jat1
sang1
cin4
tou4
彼此也是沉迷盲目控制不到

And we're blindly addicted to each other.

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bei2
ci2
jaa5
si6
zam6
mai4
maang4
muk6
hung3
zai3
fau2
dou3
怎麼好都等不到

I can't wait to see what happens.

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fim2
mo5
hou3
dou1
ting2
fau2
dou3
怎去做 無人珍惜我好

How could I do that? No one cares about me.

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fim2
heoi3
zou6
mou4
jan4
zan1
sik1
ngo5
hou3
無人喜歡我好

Nobody likes me.

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mou4
jan4
hei2
fun1
ngo5
hou3
原來要學會他一套

I had to learn a set.

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jyun5
loi6
jiu3
hok6
wui6
to1
jat1
tou3
從來沒有吻過 記得清楚 我知道

I never kissed you, remember that.

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zung6
loi6
mei6
jau6
man5
gwo3
gei3
dak1
cing1
co2
ngo5
zi3
dou6
不必得到 不妨陪襯 但願為你好

You don't have to be, you can be with your mother, but I wish you well.

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fau2
bit1
dak1
dou3
fau2
fong4
pui4
can3
daan6
jyun6
wai6
nei5
hou3
好 從來都知你好(未夠好)

Well, you never know when you're good -- not good enough.

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hou3
zung6
loi6
dou1
zi3
nei5
hou3
mei6
gau3
hou3
為何他不夠好(我不夠好)

Why isn't he good enough?

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wai6
ho6
to1
fau2
gau3
hou3
ngo5
fau2
gau3
hou3
原來我又與他擁抱

And I finally hugged him again.

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jyun5
loi6
ngo5
jau6
jyu6
to1
ung2
pou5
好心好報仍然相信

Good news still believes.

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hou3
sam1
hou3
bou3
jing4
jin4
soeng2
seon3
我會有好心得好報

I'd be happy to hear it.

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ngo5
wui6
jau6
hou3
sam1
dak1
hou3
bou3
可能 到某日會知道

Maybe someday we'll find out.

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ho2
toi4
dou3
mau5
mik6
wui6
zi3
dou6
About This Song

"" ("Good Deeds Will Be Rewarded") is a heartfelt ballad by the renowned Hong Kong singer (Miriam Yeung) that delves into themes of unrequited love, self-sacrifice, and emotional turmoil. At its core, the song captures the pain of loving someone who does not appreciate you, while remaining steadfast in hope and resilience. The protagonist grapples with the complexity of relationships, expressing deep feelings of longing and the bittersweet nature of love that seems to go unreturned.

The lyrics vividly narrate a story of a person who invests their heart into a relationship, despite recognizing that their partner may not reciprocate their love or care. This juxtaposition of loyalty versus betrayal is central to the message, as the narrator questions their worth and the actions of their beloved. There is a notable sense of sarcasm woven through the lyrics, as they reflect on the notion of being the "better person" and the notion of deserving love, yet finding themselves trapped in an emotional cycle of disappointment and unfulfilled expectations.

Musically, the song features poignant melodies that complement the lyrical content, enhancing the emotional weight of the storytelling. The use of metaphor and vivid imagery in the lyrics adds layer and depth, allowing listeners to visualize their own experiences of love and heartbreak. The repetitive structure in certain verses emphasizes the sense of longing, driving home the internal struggle of waiting and hoping for recognition. The arrangement balances soft, melancholic instrumentation with Yeungs expressive vocal delivery, creating a poignant atmosphere.

In terms of cultural significance, "" resonates strongly with audiences facing romantic challenges common in many cultures, particularly in the context of East Asian societal norms surrounding love and relationships. The theme of selflessness in love, while often romanticized, is depicted realistically here, making the song relatable for many listeners who experience similar sentiments in their relationships. The song ultimately leaves audiences with an introspective and hopeful message: that true love may someday be rewarded, and that the journey, despite its challenges, is a testament to ones capacity for love.

Song Details
Singer:
鄧麗欣
Total Lines:
54
Video:
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